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TravelPod Member ReviewsKona Tiki Hotel Kailua-Kona

“ See Manta Rays from your Lanai ”

Reviewed Sep 12, 2013

by rochellerebello (2 reviews) Mumbai (Bombay) , India

One of the oldest hotels on the Big Island and one of the best. This hotel is quite literally 'on the sea'. We stayed in a kitchenette and the room spelled comfort and warmth and the best part was undeniably the view of the ocean. We could see all kinds of bright colorful fishes right from our Lanai and the icing on the cake - we spotted a MANTA RAY as well. How cool is that! There were times when we simply did not want to leave the hotel because we had such a peaceful time looking out into the ocean and hearing the sound of the waves crashing against the walls. The sound of waves at night is loud yes, but it's a pleasant noise the kind that lulls you to sleep. Jan & Mike are the most friendly and amiable hosts you could ask for. I hated leaving the place and I swear I had tears when it was time to bid Goodbye. That should speak volumes as to how much I loved the place.

If ever I'm in Hawaii again (and I'm hoping so since I got to light the Tiki torch at sundown there; hands down Kona Tiki you will be my one and only choice for a stay on the island. Thank you for such a memorable time. Jan & Mike you rock :-)

This review is the subjective opinion of a TravelPod member and not of TravelPod.com.

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